Kart Racing School

2020 McAleer Summer Kart Racing Camps/Schools: New Novice & Advanced Racing School Options!

Expert instruction by World Class Karting Champion, Stevan McAleer and his team. Designed for drivers of all ages/levels, enhancing every part of race-craft aptitude, focusing on the fundamentals of karting including; qualifying, cold tire laps, passing, starts, and race strategy.

2020 SUMMER SESSION #1 (NOVICE)
July 6–8 Mon-Wed, 9am-3pm

2020 SUMMER SESSION #2 (ADVANCED)
July 20–22 Mon-Wed, 9am-3pm

2020 SUMMER SESSION #3 (NOVICE)
Aug 17–19 Mon-Wed, 9am-3pm

2020 SUMMER SESSION #4 (ADVANCED)
Aug 24–26 Mon-Wed, 9am-3pm

Getting Started (5+ Years Old)

Interested in outdoor kart racing? OVRP is a great place to get on the fast track. We offer a variety of outdoor kart racing activities for a wide variety of ability levels & ages. From young beginners, to seasoned drivers–racers come from all over the northeast to experience the thrill of kart racing at OVRP.

OVRP is perfect for the recreational racer who is just looking to have fun, as well as for the serious racers who are looking to compete and drive full speed in a controlled and supervised environment. Racing legends, Paul Newman, Danica Patrick & Marco Andretti have all been regulars at OVRP.

OVRP KARTING LESSONS: Driving instruction is an additional cost to kart rentals.

 “FIRST TIME DRIVER” LESSONS & COACHING OPTIONS:

KID KART: “First Time Driver” Program: This program offers extensive off track training and preparation prior to getting on track.  Focus is on safely operating a kart, track rules & procedures. The “First Time Driver” programis required for all first time Kid Kart rentals. It is included in the “Intro to Karting” cost for all Kid Karts first time drivers.

MICRO/ MINI:The “First Time Driver” program is also highly recommended for Micro/ Mini Kartrentals to drivers with limited or no “on track” experience and can be worked into their program either as an additional session (+$50) or in replacement of one of the 4 on track sessions.

All Classes Include:
     – Safety Gear
     – Kart Orientation
     – Track Orientation
     – Lead/Follow  
     – Learning The Line
     – Throttle & Braking 

First Time Driver:
     – Off track training
     – 1-1 suggested.  

Intermediate/ Advanced:
     – Race Craft 
     – Racing Line
     – Starts & Braking
     – Passing Strategy

OVRP LESSONS & COACHING OPTIONS W/ A RENTAL OR YOUR KART:
Driving instruction is an additional cost to kart rentals.

OPTION 1: ADD on lesson to “Intro to Karting”:
Adult / Teen: 4 sessions (1 or 2 sessions in CRGs, 2 or 3 sessions in a Performance Kart).
Kid Karts and Micro/Mini: 4 sessions (in appropriate kart for the driver).
COST: ADD on to “Intro to Karting”: $100 additional.  2 drivers = $150.  3 drivers (max)= $200 **Curriculum varies based on experience and age           

          Focus is Track Awareness, Safety, and Basic Driving Techniques:

• • Basic Instruction on & off track
  • Safety Equipment and how to use it
  • Track Procedures, Polices & Best Practices

          Basic Driving Techniques:

• • Driving Line (lead follow), Steering, Braking, Accelerating                 

OPTION 2: ADD on lesson to “Performance Rental” or in your own kart
Adult / Teen / Kid Kart: 4 on track sessions w/ off track discussion
**Curriculum varies based on experience and age     

• • COST: $150 (4 sessions)

Adult / Teen / Kid Kart: 6 on track sessionsw/ off track discussion

• • COST: $200 (6 sessions)

Focus is Intermediate / Advanced Instruction & Driving Technique           
Basic analysis:

• • Track walk/ride with instruction
  • Track side coaching & evaluation
  • Possible follow/lead or follow exercises
  • Classroom track, controls, and driving instruction

Race Driving:

• • Braking, accelerating, steering, body posture
  • Geometric line and line recovery
  • Threshold braking
  • Do’s and Don’ts of safe race driving

         Assessment and Advice:

• •  Additional drills and exercises to work on
  •  Advanced techniques and application advice
  •  Race day run-through 

** Curriculum varies based on experience and age